Romanian CAEN Rev. 3 classification for flower businesses

CAEN code florist Rev 3 – What is important to know when updating your florist’s CAEN code

This article explains the Romanian CAEN Rev. 3 classification in its Romanian context. It is not guidance on UK company classifications. Requirements, codes and deadlines can change, so verify current information directly with ONRC or a qualified Romanian accountant or legal adviser before acting.

Why the CAEN code matters for a flower shop in Romania

Running a flower business involves creative work as well as administration. In Romania, the CAEN classification identifies the activities registered for a company. The correct classification depends on the company’s actual work and on the rules in force when a filing is made.

A CAEN code describes an economic activity in the Romanian system. It can affect how a company is registered, what supporting activities it records and which obligations advisers need to review. New and established businesses should therefore check their activities against current official guidance instead of relying on an old article alone.

This article preserves the Romanian source as historical editorial context. It summarises the classifications discussed there, but it cannot confirm that the cited codes or procedures remain current.

The sections below show the codes and transition information cited by the source. Before registering or amending a Romanian company, compare every proposed activity with the current ONRC classification and obtain professional advice where necessary.

Treat the classification as an administrative description of the real business, not as a marketing label. A flower shop that also sells gifts, provides event services or carries out other activities may need a different combination of codes.

CAEN Rev. 3 classifications cited by the Romanian source

The Romanian source associated flower retail and certain complementary activities with the codes listed below. This is a historical summary, not confirmation that any code is sufficient for a particular company today.

Historical Romanian context – transition to CAEN Rev. 3

Historical Romanian context: the original source cited a Romanian government decision published on 25 March 2025 and an 18-month transition period ending 30 June 2026. That date has passed. Confirm the current Romanian requirements and any available transition arrangements with ONRC or a qualified adviser.

For Romanian businesses, the source described alignment with CAEN Rev. 3 as a legal requirement under the rules cited at the time. This statement must not be treated as current UK advice or as a substitute for checking the present Romanian position.

The main code for florists

• 4776 – Retail sale of flowers, plants, and seeds in specialised stores
  This is the basic code that any company intending to open a flower shop must choose. It covers the main activity of selling flowers and plants.

Secondary and related CAEN codes

The source also mentioned additional codes for related activities. Whether any of them is relevant depends on what the business actually does and on the current ONRC classification:

• 3299 – Manufacture of other miscellaneous products n. e. c. → covers the creation of bouquets, floral arrangements, and other customised products.
• 4712 – Retail sale in non-specialised stores with a predominance of food, beverages, and tobacco → useful if the florist is part of a mixed store.
• 4725 – Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores → recommended if the florist also sells wines or beverages associated with floral gifts.
• 4775 – Retail sale of cosmetics and perfumery products in specialised stores → for florists that include perfumes, candles, or gift cosmetics in their offer.
• 4777 – Retail sale of watches and jewelry in specialised stores → suitable if elegant accessories are also sold alongside flowers.
• 4778 – Retail sale of other new goods in specialised stores → a flexible code, which depends on the particularities of each florist shop (various gifts, decorations, accessories).

Why it is important to choose correctly

The source presented code 4776 for flower retail and suggested reviewing secondary codes for other activities. It did not establish that one code is sufficient for every flower shop. It also referred to a deadline of 30 June 2026, which has now passed. Verify the current codes, filing process and any consequences directly with ONRC or a qualified Romanian adviser.

How to correctly choose the CAEN code for your flower shop

Selecting a CAEN code should follow the company’s real activities and the rules in force at the time of registration or amendment. An unsuitable or incomplete classification may create administrative or tax questions, so the decision should be checked rather than copied from an example.

Common mistakes in selecting the CAEN code

1. Choosing only the main code 4776, without secondary codes
   Many florists limit themselves to the standard code for flower shops, but forget that for making bouquets (3299) or for selling complementary products (gifts, drinks, perfumes), additional codes are necessary. Without these, the activity may be considered outside the declared scope of activity.
2. Ignoring the new CAEN Rev. 3 classification
   After the publication in the Official Gazette of the Government Decision from March 25, 2025, many companies still use the old CAEN codes. The original Romanian source described an 18-month transition period ending on 30 June 2026. That date has passed; confirm current requirements and consequences directly with ONRC or a qualified Romanian adviser.
3. Misalignment of CAEN codes with actual business plans
   A flower shop that currently sells only flowers, but intends to include gifts or drinks later, should anticipate the secondary codes in advance. Adding them afterwards involves changes to the articles of incorporation and additional costs.
4. Confusion between production and trade
   There is a difference between codes for retail sale (e. g., 4776) and those for production (e. g., 3299). If the florist actually creates bouquets or customised arrangements, it is necessary to declare the production part as well, not just trade.

Practical recommendations for florists and entrepreneurs

✅ Check the current official classification – use the latest ONRC material rather than an archived list.
✅ Map the activities first – identify what the business actually sells and provides before selecting codes.
✅ Treat the deadline as historical – the source cited 30 June 2026, but that date has passed; confirm the present procedure.
✅ Consult a qualified adviser – ask a Romanian accountant or legal adviser to review the proposed classification.
✅ Review changes before expanding – new products or services may require a fresh check of the registered activities.

Let’s build together the future of flower shops in Romania

If you are considering a flower business in Romania or updating a Romanian company, treat this article as background only. Check the current classification and filing process with ONRC and qualified professional advisers. ProFlorist does not provide legal, accounting or tax advice.

For information about ProFlorist, use the contact page on proflorist.uk. Questions about Romanian CAEN classifications should be directed to ONRC or a qualified Romanian accountant or legal adviser. 🌸

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